May 2025 Graduation
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Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences will host a spring ceremony for all graduating aerospace students. The event will feature multiple speakers and all graduates will have their name announced and be able to walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover. This event is separate from the campus-wide commencement. We are also hosting a special reception for graduates to recognize award winners and outstanding achievements.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- 8:30 a.m. - Campuswide Commencement, Folsom Field
- 12 - 3 p.m. - Aerospace Spring Reception, with light refreshments, in the AERO Lobby
- 1 - 3 p.m. - Aerospace PhD Graduates Recognition Ceremony, AERO 120
- 7 p.m. - Aerospace Graduation Ceremony, CU Events Center
- Doors open for seating at 6p.m.
- RSVP Deadline has passed. However, graduating students may still attend, but your name may not appear in the printed program.
Graduation Regalia
Cap & gown information is available on the university Caps & Gowns page. Undergraduate students purchase their regalia from the CU Book Store either in-store or online. Master’s and Doctoral students purchase their regalia online from Jostens and it is shipped to them. The deadline for Graduate Students to is 11:59 p.m. MDT on Thursday, March 27. There is not a rental regalia option for students.
Graduation Frequently Asked Questions
There are no limits to number of guests per student.
No passes, tickets or invitations are necessary.
No, seats cannot be reserved, they are first come, first served.
Yes, the CU Events Center does adhere to the clear bag policy. The only bags allowed clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or one-gallon (or smaller) clear plastic Ziploc/freezer bag. No other bags are permitted at all; includes backpacks, diaper bags and other similar bags.
Campus parking will be free on the day of commencement/graduation. Parking is available in multiple lots adjacent to the Events Center. View lot locations here.